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2017 NFL Draft: 5 Prospects to watch during Conference Championships

By Tyler Brooke

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

There are so many NFL draft prospects to watch out for during the SEC Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators. However, there is no prospect more talented than Alabama’s Jonathan Allen.

Allen is currently the No. 1 player on my big board, and his dominance has been on display all season. In the regular season, Allen picked up 11.5 tackles for loss, 13 QB hurries, seven sacks and two fumbles returned for touchdowns.

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At 6’3” and 294 pounds, Allen looks like a future defensive end or tackle depending on the defensive scheme. He’s explosive off of the snap and has violent hands that allow him to disengage from blockers. These skills allow him to consistently generate interior pressure to collapse the pocket and blow up plays.

Florida doesn’t have the most dominant offense, but that just means that it’s another opportunity for Allen to show up and make some big plays as he continues to make the argument that he’s worth being taken No. 1 overall.

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